Jay Greer
05-27-2006, 03:17 PM
I first met Dennis Burnett in the mid sixties when he was doing the restoration of the Q Boat "Virginia" 1913. His engaging grin, ready laugh and exemplary craftsmanship made him a much sought after wooden boat builder/restoration virtuoso in Newport Beach CA. Dennis had a quick wit and a gentle way about him and I had the pleasure of working with him on the construction and restoration of some three large boats in our area as well as several Herreshoff "Rosinante" canoe yawls.
He was born Nov. 20 1929 in Eastleigh England and crossed the bar on May 5, 2006 He was 76 years old. His passing was due to complications involved with a stroke.
Dennis loved sailing his 25' "Hampshire Rose" which he built himself.
You always knew the boat because it had a big red rose on the main.
"Hampshire Rose" once took first in class in the Newport to Ensenada Race.
A pint of Bitter in fond memory of you my friend!
Give my regards to Charon.
Jay Greer
He was born Nov. 20 1929 in Eastleigh England and crossed the bar on May 5, 2006 He was 76 years old. His passing was due to complications involved with a stroke.
Dennis loved sailing his 25' "Hampshire Rose" which he built himself.
You always knew the boat because it had a big red rose on the main.
"Hampshire Rose" once took first in class in the Newport to Ensenada Race.
A pint of Bitter in fond memory of you my friend!
Give my regards to Charon.
Jay Greer